Tennessee House · 2025–2026 Regular Session

SB 1585: As enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program.

Motion to Consider Amendment: amendment 8 (Pearson) · April 23, 2026 · Yeas 19, nays 72 · Party-line vote

How each party voted

Democrats
Yea 19 · Nay 0 · Not voting 5
Republicans
Yea 0 · Nay 72 · Not voting 3

Speaker Cameron Sexton voted nay.

Bill

Bill
SB 1585
Motion
Motion to Consider Amendment: amendment 8 (Pearson)
Date
April 23, 2026
Session
2025–2026 Regular Session
Yeas–nays
Yeas 19, nays 72; 8 didn't vote yes or no (0 present, not voting)
Result
Failed, as the official record marks it

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The chamber on this vote

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How each member voted

Yea (19)

Nay (72)

Not voting (8)